Principal Platform Engineer (all genders)

Amadeus; Herzogenrath; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amadeus Leisure Package Distribution (LPD) seeks a Principal Platform Engineer to design, build and evolve core platform capabilities across cloud, containers and automation.

You will work with hybrid cloud environments, Kubernetes/OpenShift, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, observability and security controls to deliver reusable, production-ready services that empower engineering teams to move faster and safer.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on engineer with hybrid cloud experience.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes/OpenShift and automation.
• In-depth experience with IaC, CI/CD and security controls.
• Ability to design reusable platform capabilities for teams.

Responsibilities

• Platform Capabilities: Build reusable platform services and templates.
• Hands-on Delivery: Create prototypes and automation for hybrid cloud.
• Cloud-Native Engineering: Support Kubernetes/OpenShift, IaC, CI/CD, GitOps.
• Operational Quality: Embed observability, reliability and maintainability.
• Security and Compliance: Enforce secure-by-design platform capabilities.
• Engineering Improvement: Reduce manual effort and simplify processes.

Skills

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD

Observability

Security controls

GitOps

Tools

GitOps

Job description

Job Title Principal Platform Engineer (all genders)

Why join Amadeus LPD?

At Amadeus Leisure Package Distribution (LPD), we are continuously evolving our cloud and platform capabilities to support our long-term digital infrastructure strategy. This role strengthens our hands-on engineering capacity and helps us build secure, automated and reliable platform services for our hybrid cloud environment. Join our team at Amadeus LPD and contribute directly to the technical foundation that enables our teams to deliver faster, safer and more efficiently.

What You'll Do

As a Principal Platform Engineer, you will design, build and improve core platform capabilities across cloud, container platforms, automation, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, observability and security controls. You will work closely with platform and engineering teams to translate platform strategy into practical, reusable and production-ready capabilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Platform Capabilities: Build and improve reusable platform services, modules, templates and engineering blueprints.
• Hands‑on Delivery: Develop prototypes, automation patterns and robust technical solutions for hybrid cloud and container platforms.
• Cloud‑Native Engineering: Support Kubernetes/OpenShift, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, GitOps and platform automation initiatives.
• Operational Quality: Embed observability, reliability, resilience and maintainability into platform solutions from the beginning.
• Security and Compliance: Contribute to secure‑by‑design platform capabilities, policy enforcement and technical guardrails.
• Engineering Improvement: Reduce manual effort, simplify complex processes and help mature the platform through pragmatic technical improvements.

About the ideal candidate

The ideal candidate is a strong hands‑on engineer with deep technical expertise and a pragmatic problem‑solving mindset. You are comfortable building, testing, automating and improving complex platform capabilities. You bring experience in hybrid cloud environments, Kubernetes/OpenShift, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, observability and security controls. Software engineering experience is a plus, particularly for developing and maintaining platform‑level capabilities and services. You enjoy solving technical challenges and creating solutions that can be reused and adopted by other teams.

What we offer

• A hands‑on engineering role in a strategic hybrid cloud platform environment.
• The opportunity to build reusable platform capabilities with real impact across Amadeus LPD.
• Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on‑the‑job training, formal learning activities, and day‑to‑day interactions with colleagues.
• A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.
• A hybrid working model - We want our employees to do their best work, however the hybrid model works best for them.
• A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.
• A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long‑lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.
• A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose #LI-EMEA

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.

We are Amadeus and we make travel work better for everyone, everywhere. As part of our global team of 20,000+ passionate team members across 100+ locations, you’ll join a community united by a love for travel and technology. We’re not just shaping the future of travel; we’re using it as a force for good, enriching lives and supporting our planet. Here, you’ll be free to innovate and grow with driven colleagues. Join us on a journey where you will help us bring the world closer!